No Shock for Jose as Pep Avoids Red

No Shock for Jose as Pep Avoids Red

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JOSE Mourinho was not surprised that Pep Guardiola avoided a sending off during City's win over Southampton.

Guardiola wildly celebrated Raheem Sterling's 95th minute winner on Wednesday night by surging onto The Etihad pitch but the fourth official decided against sending the City manager to the stands. Guardiola then confronted Southampton winger Nathan Redmond at the final whistle and complimented him on his ability.

Mourinho was dismissed towards the end of Manchester United's win at Southampton in September after he momentarily encroached onto the pitch. Fourth official Mike Jones advised referee Craig Pawson Mourinho should be sent off but the Football Association acknowledged the officials had made an error and did not charge the United manager. …